Cusco City – Mollepata – Humantay Lagoon – Soraypampa

Cusco - After being picked up from the hotel (around 4:00 a.m.), we will travel in our private van towards the town of Mollepata, a journey of approximately 3 hours.

Mollepata - Upon reaching this town, we will have time to enjoy breakfast before continuing for another hour in the van to Challacancha, where our trek begins. We will walk for 3 hours alongside the water channel until we arrive at the Soraypampa camp.

SORAYPAMPA - Here, we will have an organic lunch and enjoy clean drinking water to fill our bottles, all while taking in the panoramic views of the Salkantay Glacier, Humantay mountains, and others.

Humantay Lake - In the afternoon, we will visit the Humantay Lagoon (4200 masl), where our guide will lead a Pachamama Kintu, a type of offering to connect with Pachamama - Mother Earth. This offering is made to the Salkantay and Humantay mountains, and in return, we hope for their protection.

SORAYPAMPA - We will then descend back to the Soraypampa camp (3850 masl) where we will have tea, dinner, and a well-deserved rest.

Soraypampa – Huayramachay – Chaullay

SORAYPAMPA - After a hearty breakfast, we will have clean water to fill our bottles before starting our trek to the Salkantay pass, located at 4,620m, the highest point of our trek.

Chaullay – Granadillas – Sawayaco

Sawayaco Beach – Llaqta Pata Inca Trail – Machupicchu Town

Mirador de Llactapata - We will begin our walk through the tropical forest area and coffee plantations before arriving at the archaeological center of Llactapata, where we will enjoy a panoramic view of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu mountain, Huchuy Machu Picchu, and the sacred city of the Incas along with their valleys and ravines.

Aguas Calientes - The adventure continues with a descent to the Hydroelectric dam, which should take around 2 hours. Here, we will have lunch before continuing with a 3-hour walk along the flat railway path until we reach the Machu Picchu town of Aguas Calientes. We will settle into the hotel, have dinner, and receive an explanation for the Machu Picchu tour the next day.

Machu Picchu tour

Aguas Calientes - Today is a significant day as you will explore Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Machu Picchu sanctuary opens at 6:00 am. We will start with breakfast at our hotel. Our guide will explain the restrictions of Machu Picchu. We recommend taking the bus from Aguas Calientes town up to Machu Picchu, but you also have the option to walk uphill for an hour and a half to reach the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - To pass the control points, we need entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and a personal passport. Once inside, we will have a 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu LLaqta, we will observe Inca architecture, Inca hydraulic engineering, and the important sites of the archaeological center. We will visit classic photo spots, the main gate to the urban sector of the Incas, the quarries of Machu Picchu, the main temple (Temple of the Sun), the Royal Tomb, the Intiwatana sundial, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the central square, the Sacred Rock of Machu Picchu, the Craft Sector, the Temple of the Condor, and more. Our official guide will provide detailed explanations about Machu Picchu and its key places.

Aguas Calientes - We recommend taking the bus back down to the village 3 hours before your train departs. In Aguas Calientes town, you can have lunch, visit the hot springs, or explore the city and the craft market.

Ollantaytambo - At the designated time, we will take the train back to the sacred valley of Ollantaytambo, where a representative of Dog Travel Peru will be waiting for you.

Cusco - From here, you will board the bus that will take us back to Cusco, concluding our classic Inca Trail adventure.

• Boiled water for a drink and Daily snacks in a bag per person
• First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen bottle
• Lunch
• Transport: from Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel at Cusco
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• One way Bus Ticket to Machupicchu
• Private Transport Cusco - Mollepata
• Train ticket to return Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
• Duffle Bag for 7 Kilos of your personal gear (carried by the horses)

• Sleeping Bags and Walking Sticks
• Tips for our staff
• Bus tickets down to Aguas calientes ($12 per person)
• Hiking clothes and gear
• Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes ($35 per person)

Experience an amazing Salkantay trek that connects you to the high Andean glacier. Embrace the bond with nature through medicinal plants and local wildlife. Marvel at the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises over the mountains. Visit the renowned Humantay Lake, Cusco’s most famous lake. Take in stunning views of mountains, lagoons, waterfalls, canyons, and glaciers. Discover the unique Andean wildlife. Explore the world wonder Machu Picchu over 5 days via the Salkantay Inca Trail route.

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